Control position·americana (far arm completely exposed under crushing pressure), arm triangle (shoulder drives opponent's arm against their neck), paper cutter choke (gi lapel fed under chin with shoulder weight)
Shoulder of Justice
Shoulder Pressure
Crushing Shoulder
Shoulder of Justice
Shoulder drives into face - creates pressure, forces reactions, opens submissions
Dominance
84
vs 16
Control depth
Head neck
Controlling
Transitions
7
outbound
Submissions
43
downstream
What it is
Pressure control position where you drive your shoulder into their face or neck to create discomfort and control. The shoulder pressure makes breathing difficult and forces reactions that create submission openings. This technique works from side control and other top positions to establish dominance through pressure.
What you do
The step-by-step execution guide lives in the app — 6-step breakdown, biomechanics, and situational tips.
Open1position detailin the App Store↗Dominance — Controlling perspective
84 vs 16
Disadvantaged↓ 68Dominant
Control depth · Head neck — Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
Dominance — Escaping perspective
16 vs 84
Disadvantaged↓ -68Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Frame shoulder, turn head, shrimp away, use angles to escape
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7 ways out.
All7transitionsin the App Store↗Shoulder of Justice →
Side Control to Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Shoulder of Justice →
Side Control to Knee on Belly
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Shoulder of Justice →
Side Control to Back Take
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Shoulder of Justice →
Ushiro Kesa Gatame Entry
Sitting beside facing legs - reverse angle, leg attacks
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Shoulder of Justice →
Ghost Escape
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Shoulder of Justice →
Hip Heist
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Shoulder of Justice →
Shoulder of Justice to Knee Shield
Top leg frames torso - distance control
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
43 finishes live
from this position.
All43submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Live9/10
SUB-002
Head and Arm Choke
Controlling
Live9/10
SUB-003
Katagatame
Controlling
Live9/10
SUB-004
Americana
Controlling
Live8/10
SUB-005
Bread Cutter Choke
Controlling
Live8/10
SUB-006
Kimura
Controlling
Live8/10
SUB-007
Paper Cutter Choke
Controlling
Live8/10
SUB-008
Armbar
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-009
Baseball Choke
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-010
D'Arce Choke
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-011
Ezekiel Choke
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-012
Neck Crank
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-013
North-South Choke
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-014
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-015
Von Flue Choke
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-016
Arm-in Ezekiel
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-017
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-018
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-019
Brabo Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-020
Cross Collar Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-021
Gi Tail Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-022
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-023
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-024
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-025
Sitting Arm Triangle
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-026
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-027
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-028
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-029
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-030
Canto Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-031
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-032
Gift Wrap Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-033
Kata Ha Jime
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-034
Mir Lock
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-035
Scarf Hold Armlock
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-036
Spine Crank
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-037
Crucifix Neck Crank
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-038
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-039
Short Choke
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-040
Triangle Choke
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-041
Baratoplata
Controlling
Long2/10
SUB-042
Monoplata
Controlling
Long2/10
SUB-043
Tarikoplata
Controlling
Long2/10
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